International Business Machines Corporation $IBM Stock Holdings Cut by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. cut its holdings in shares of International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) by 3.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 2,261,891 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 83,106 shares during the quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. owned approximately 0.24% of International Business Machines worth $497,458,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in IBM. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. bought a new stake in International Business Machines during the 3rd quarter valued at $59,104,000. SFE Investment Counsel lifted its position in shares of International Business Machines by 2.0% during the third quarter. SFE Investment Counsel now owns 39,413 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $8,668,000 after acquiring an additional 763 shares in the last quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 19.0% in the third quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 1,103,701 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $242,737,000 after acquiring an additional 176,407 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of International Business Machines by 11.3% in the third quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 71,662 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $15,761,000 after acquiring an additional 7,256 shares during the period. Finally, Investment Partners LTD. grew its position in shares of International Business Machines by 85.2% in the third quarter. Investment Partners LTD. now owns 6,313 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,388,000 after purchasing an additional 2,905 shares in the last quarter. 58.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

International Business Machines News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting International Business Machines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: IBM introduced new AI-agent security controls that combine HashiCorp Vault, Agent Identity, and watsonx Orchestrate. The tools provide centralized governance, least-privilege access, real-time credential revocation, and sandboxed execution across hybrid-cloud environments, potentially strengthening IBM’s position in enterprise AI security. IBM Debuts AI Agent Security Controls For Hybrid Cloud
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and commentators highlighted improving momentum in IBM’s software business, including its hybrid-cloud and enterprise infrastructure operations. IBM’s approximately $12 billion in free cash flow may support continued investment and shareholder returns. IBM’s Software Business Is Picking Up Speed
• Neutral Sentiment: Research reports project strong growth in service virtualization, edge computing, configuration-management systems, SMB IT spending, and battery-warranty analytics—markets in which IBM is listed as a participant. The reports indicate long-term addressable-market opportunities but do not represent new contracts or revenue guidance for IBM. Configuration Management Systems Global Strategic Business Report
• Neutral Sentiment: IBM’s opposition to blockchain-based stock trading reflects concerns about tokenized-market structures, but the issue appears unlikely to materially affect near-term financial results. Why Oracle, Intel, and IBM Are Saying No to Blockchain-Based Stock Trading
• Negative Sentiment: Concerns about IBM’s debt load and whether its long record of dividend increases can continue are weighing on the investment case. The stock’s decline during 2026 has made the dividend more attractive, but also highlights balance-sheet and payout sustainability risks. IBM Stock Is Down 13% in 2026. Is Its Dividend Still Safe?

International Business Machines Price Performance

Shares of NYSE IBM opened at $257.80 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $235.17 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $249.93. International Business Machines Corporation has a twelve month low of $199.19 and a twelve month high of $332.46. The firm has a market capitalization of $243.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.98, a P/E/G ratio of 2.54 and a beta of 0.73. The company has a quick ratio of 0.80, a current ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.57.

International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 21st. The technology company reported $2.95 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.85 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $17.10 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.82 billion. International Business Machines had a return on equity of 34.37% and a net margin of 15.99%. International Business Machines’s revenue was up 4.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.65 earnings per share. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that International Business Machines Corporation will post 12.41 EPS for the current fiscal year.

International Business Machines Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 10th will be given a dividend of $1.69 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 10th. This represents a $6.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.6%. International Business Machines’s payout ratio is presently 57.63%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently issued reports on IBM shares. Weiss Ratings lowered International Business Machines from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on International Business Machines from $250.00 to $269.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Craig Hallum initiated coverage on International Business Machines in a research note on Wednesday, August 19th. They issued a “buy” rating for the company. Susquehanna upped their price target on International Business Machines from $235.00 to $256.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 21st. Finally, Yorkville Ives initiated coverage on International Business Machines in a research report on Monday, October 5th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $275.00 price target on the stock. Nineteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $266.12.

Insider Transactions at International Business Machines

In other International Business Machines news, SVP Robert Thomas sold 25,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $230.32, for a total value of $5,758,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 47,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $11,009,296. The trade was a 34.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.27% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

About International Business Machines

International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM), commonly known as IBM, is a global technology and consulting company that helps organizations modernize their information technology and business operations. Its offerings include hybrid cloud solutions, artificial intelligence software and services, enterprise software, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data analytics, and technology consulting.

IBM provides products and services to businesses, governments, and other institutions across industries and regions worldwide.